Taylor v. State

CARLTON, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Thomas Taylor appeals the trial court’s dismissal of his motion for post-conviction relief (PCR). We find that Taylor’s claims are time-barred, and procedurally barred based on res judicata. Additionally, the record fails to reflect any documentation showing Taylor received permission to file a petition for post-conviction relief subsequent to the affirmance of his conviction of direct appeal. See Miss.Code Ann. § 99-89-7 (Supp.2012). Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

FACTS

¶ 2. On February 11, 1998, a Lowndes County jury convicted…